WonderCon 2012: DC storytelling continues to evolve

Unlike Comic Con, WonderCon is about actual comics more than TV and movie stars. With that in mind the two major publishers were on hand to announce what's coming up for some of their most popular titles.

The big news for DC is that "Batman: Earth One" will be out in July and has Batman as he's still figuring things out and learning how to be the famed hero. Eddie Berganza, executive editor, said the story will also take Alfred in a different direction, with the character resembling Liam Neeson in "Taken."

"Batman: Earth One" is fresh off the success of "Superman: Earth One" of which volume two will be released in November.

Writer Bryan Q. Miller announced that the digital first comic "Smallville: Season 11" will be released weekly on Fridays beginning April 13. The story will pick up six months after the series ended with Clark embracing his destiny and defeating Apokolips.

All the series characters will return and continue to face various threats as they take the "next mid 20s step in life."

Also launching digitally first are "Batman Beyond" and "Justice League Beyond." Many of the writers and artists on the panel discussed how the rise of digital comics on computers and tablets has forced creators to rework how they write and draw.

There was also talk of new additions to the new 52 including the return of Grant Morrison's "Batman Incorporated," which involves Bruce Wayne travelling the globe and recruiting new crime fighters to carry the Batman banner.

Two of the most intriguing titles were "Earth 2" and "World's Finest."

"Earth 2" harkens back to the Justice Society of America story of alternate Earth versions of classic heroes. "World's Finest" features Huntress and Power Girl being marooned on our Earth and trying to navigate a new existence.

Other additions include "Dial H," a mythology heavy story and the newest entry in the Dark group, "G.I. Combat," a book with dinosaurs and superheroes and "The Ravagers" a "Teen Titans" spin-off starring Superboy.

Other Highlights:

"Animal Man" and "Swamp Thing" crossover
"I, Vampire" and "Justice League Dark crossover
Amanda Waller's appearance in "Teen Titans"
Suicide Squad vs. Resurrection Man
Free Comic Book Day teases for Captain Marvel and Green Lantern

DC new 52: The second issues

Today we continue our ongoing DC new 52 coverage with reviews of three of the best comics of the relaunch.

"Justice League #2"


Geoff Johns and Jim Lee pick up right where No. 1 left off with an awesome battle featuring Superman vs. Green Lantern and Batman. The artwork in the fight scenes is superb as the green of Hal Jordan's constructs really pops off the page.

Johns quickly establishes that this is not the Superman or Lantern that everyone is familiar with by having them exchange a lot of snarky banter during the fight. In a clever bit of role reversal, Green Lantern has to convince Flash to join the fight, while Barry Allen is the voice of reason who claims he can't come because he has to work.

Perhaps the most fun aspect of this whole sequence is that it's Batman who puts stop to everything with diplomacy and understanding.

While the first issue established that super-humans aren't seen as the heroes we know them as in this new universe, the second issue builds on that idea by having them openly flaunt longtime characteristics and ideals. However, it's those changes that makes the story interesting and a definite page turner.

"Nightwing #2"


I was on the fence about adding "Nightwing" to my pull list but ultimately couldn't resist reading Dick Grayson's return to normal life, following his stint as Batman.

The first issue jumped right in with Grayson acknowledging how being Batman improved his skills and helped him rediscover who he really he is. It's nice to read a story that doesn't completely rewrite history and has nods to some of the pre-established universe.

The first arc of Nightwing's story will deal with him returning to Haly's Circus, where he grew up and lost his parents. In "Nightwing #2" Grayson battles a mysterious a assassin who thinks he is Gotham's fiercest killer and reconnects with a dying Mr. Haly who leaves him the circus.

One of the things I've always found surprising about Dick Grayson is how he gets so many women. This time it's an old friend from the circus, Raya, who he romances on one of Bruce Wayne's private jets. Ok the private jet helps.

After another attack from the assassin, Mr. Haly dies in Dick's arms telling him everything can be traced back to secrets surrounding the circus.

What has been great about "Nightwing" is seeing Dick get back to his roots and enjoy life without the added responsibility of being Batman and caring for Damian Wayne. He is once again a carefree young man who fights crime because he wants to, not because he has to.

Dick is also scheduled to make an appearance in the next issue of "Batgirl" so it will be interesting to see if any of the drama he's dealing with affects his relationship with Barbara Gordon.

"Action Comics #2"

Other than "Batgirl" and "Justice League," there was no comic I was more excited to read than "Action Comics." Unfortunately, the first issue was majorly disappointing. It mainly involved Superman running from government officials who threw everything at him but the kitchen sink to bring him down. And who else would be leading the charge but Lex Luthor.

The issue ends with Superman finally being brought down, so "Action Comics #2" begins with him held captive and enduring intense torture and questioning. The surprise here is that issue two was a huge improvement with Superman displaying some great personality in his banter with Luthor and Lex showing signs of the sociopath he will become.

The only real awkwardness came when Lois showed up at the base to whine about Superman's imprisonment. This wasn't the strong, capable Lois we've come to know and love. This Lois was whiney, spoiled and self-involved. Hopefully, the character evolves once she becomes more central to the story.

As much as I liked issue two, the cliffhanger made it seem as if the upcoming action will revolve around a love triangle. While I trust Grant Morrison's writing, I have to ask, a love triangle? Really?

After careful consideration, I've decided to give "Action Comics" one more issue before I make a final decision on whether or not to take it off my pull list. However, right now it's not looking good.

Tim's DC new 52 week four thoughts

With week four (I'm counting "Justice League" as week one) I got a hold of three comics.

But not ones I was eagerly waiting for. More like, well I guess so.

Since I enjoyed "Detective Comics" a few weeks ago I decided to stick to the character and go with "Batman."

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo are the creative team on this one and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I kind of liked it.

It starts off with Batman talking about how people describe Gotham City in two words. We get the usual "cursed," "hopeless" etc. But the action kicks off at Arkham where Batman starts describing Gotham through certain villains.

Like Two-Face means Gotham is at odds with itself.

Then a big twist of sorts, Batman teams up with The Joker to kick the crap out of all the villains.

Of course it turns out to be Dick Grayson inside, but still kind of fun.

The big part of the book deals with Bruce Wayne attempting to make Gotham into a better place by modernizing and cleaning up the city.

I've always wondered why he never did that before.

The dialogue is the best part of the issue with a lot of snappy lines and great character moments.

Best line saw Bruce with all three Robins (past and present). He had just put in this special contact lenses that are hooked up to the Bat-computer.

Tim Drake: "Tell me he's not using facial rec for the party."

Damian Wayne: "The party? He's using it to remember who YOU are, Drake."

Grayson: "And...zing."

For the most part I didn't have an issue with the art. Some panels looked a little rushed, but overall it still looked and felt like a Batman comic.

Speaking of former Robins, "Red Hood and the Outlaws" was another one I picked up.

It starts with Roy Harper in some foreign jail and escaping with the help of Red Hood and Starfire.

I read a great description for the book online, someone called it "The Expendables with capes." And it's true, a lot of people die in the first few pages.

Now Jason Todd and Harper have a great chemistry together so the book works, but the glaring sore thumb is Starfire. Especially when it's explained that her race has a very short attention span and she doesn't remember a lot. She doesn't even remember her time in the Teen Titans.

A lot of people were pissed off by this, but my thought is that it is some sort of a plot point. Maybe she lost her memory somehow or it's not even Starfire.

I really dug the art in the book by Kenneth Rocafort. It's very gritty at times, but it fits perfect with the book.

And last, but not least is "Green Lantern Corps."

If "Green Lantern" was a bad first issue for new readers, then this book is the perfect jumping on point.

The whole book is about Guy Gardner and John Stewart on Earth doing regular things.

Gardner is answering questions about being a Green Lantern (all the while answering questions new readers might have) and trying to get a job as a high school coach.

Stewart, who is also an architect, is trying to explain to some building developers how they can make their building safer.

You get a sense of how each Lantern is and who they really are before they go back into space and into the world of the Lanterns.

Of course there is a bad guy in the book. This mysterious one is killing various Lanterns and whole worlds. So, perfect for Gardner and Stewart to handle.

DC New 52 halfway point

This Wednesday marks well into the halfway point of DC's New 52 relaunch.

On the menu for today's comic purchases for me?

"Green Lantern Corps" for sure. Also going to try out "Red Hood and the Outlaws." "Nightwing" is another huge purchase.

If I have extra money to spend I'll take a look at "Batman."

Since we are at the halfway point I thought I'd share what are my top five favorite issues so far:

1. "Batgirl"

2. "Red Lanterns"

3. "Justice League"

4. "Animal Man"

5. "Detective Comics"

Why "Batgirl" as my No. 1? Simple, the story was great, dialogue was funny, the art was fantastic, it was reader friendly while at the same time respectful of the character's history. It doesn't get any better than that.

As far as the final week I am beyond excited for "Green Lantern: New Guardians." I might also pick up "The Savage Hawkman," "Flash" and "Aquaman."

Tim's DC new 52 week three thoughts

After a successful first two weeks of the New 52, DC Comics was looking to keep the momentum going with the third week (and second week of full releases).

I was mainly excited due to the start of the "Green Lantern" releases with the flagship title and "Red Lanterns." I also threw Stephanie for a loop with deciding at the last second to not buy "Grifter" and go for something else.

If all the other titles in the New 52 were about grabbing new readers, then "Green Lantern" No. 1 was about keeping existing readers.

While the other books started over with new story lines, this book picks up literally minutes after the last issue. Sinestro was chosen to be a Green Lantern again and helped Hal Jordan defeat Krona. And Jordan just didn't defeat Krona, he killed the unkillable Guardian. That freaked the other Guardians out enough that they booted Jordan back to Earth and out of the corps.

The book picks up with the Guardians telling Sinestro that the ring chose him for a reason and he must protect his sector and home planet, which he finds out is now being enslaved by HIS lantern corps.

Meanwhile Jordan is on Earth, ringless, and directionless. His life is a mess. He has no job, no way to pay rent and no car. That Green Lantern ring sure made life easier, eh?

I won't go into it more, but needless to say that it's not really new reader friendly. But, considering that this book is one of DC Comics best selling titles, there is no need to rock the boat. That's like completely changing a highly rated television show. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

"Red Lanterns" on the other hand is very new reader friendly... and quite good.

Where the Green Lanterns' power source is willpower, the Red Lanterns are powered by rage. The book starts with some evil aliens torturing people until a Red Lantern shows up.

And not just any Red Lantern, but the most popular one:

Dex-Starr, the seriously pissed off Earth house cat.

Readers are then introduced to other Red Lanterns, including the leader Atrocitus. Almost everything about the Red Lanterns is explained to readers in an interesting way. In fact, even long time readers learn something new, which was very cool.

The goal of the book was even explained, the Red Lanterns will go around the universe seeking vengeance against those who do unspeakable evil. But, not the "you're going to jail" type, but the "I'm going to spit napalm vomit all over you" type.

Big props to writer Peter Milligan and artist Ed Benes for putting out one of the best New 52 books yet.

This was my big impulse buy: "Suicide Squad."

For those who don't know, the plot behind this book is super villains offered the chance to get out of jail in return for doing suicidal missions for the government. The book has been around for a long time, this reboot just has a new team.

The big addition is Harley Quinn, otherwise known as the Joker's girlfriend.

The entire plot of this first issue is just setting up the team and explaining who the various members are through flashbacks and such. That also proves to be a bad thing as Deadshot's "Secret Six" history seems to be a bit changed.

Other than the two, the team also includes Rick Flag, El Diablo, Voltaic, Black Spider and King Shark.

King Shark shines a lot in this first issue and will be a fan favorite. I think it helps that Gail Simone made him awesome in "Secret Six."

The book ends on a GIANT cliffhanger. Like a "how the heck are they going to do that" cliffhanger.

Out of the three I think "Red Lanterns" was the high point of the week for me.

DC new 52 week two: Steph's impressions

Week two of DC's new 52 relaunch featured some big name titles. I checked out four of the top books released and put together this quick review.

In "Batgirl #1" Gail Simone had the unenviable task of plausibly reintroducing Barbara Gordon as Batgirl. Having written the character as Oracle in "Birds of Prey," Simone is intimately familiar with the inner workings of Barbara's mind. This familiarity has helped her craft an ingenious first issue that not only introduces a new version of an old character but also ties into Barbara's past storyline from "The Killing Joke." The instantly interesting story has made in the best of the relaunch so far.

Grant Morrison is one of the most prolific and popular comic book writers working today. When it was announced that he would be writing "Action Comics," it made it an instant must have. However, the new Superman origin story had a few too many changes to feel comfortable. Superman now wears jeans and combat boots, lives in the poor neighborhood, punishes the rich and is a bit of a douchebag. Even in the midst of a relaunch, Superman should remain the most stable character. The changes do not enhance or update the classic hero, therefore the book felt like it was too much, too soon.

"Justice League International #1" introduces a new team of heroes that works within the system in conjunction with the UN. The original League is still off saving the world, but this League is different in that in features team members from around the globe. The group includes Fire, Ice, Guy Gardner, Rocket Red, August General in Iron, Vixen and Godiva. Its leader is Booster Gold, while Batman shows up uninvited. The initial culture clashes provided a lot of humorous lines, and it will be interesting to see how Booster fares as a leader. This was perhaps the most unexpectedly funny book of the bunch.

"Static Shock #1" didn't stray too far from its already established character traits. Virgil Hawkins is the same wise-cracking teenager with a nice family who uses his electromagnetic powers and scientific intellect to stop criminals. In the first issue, Static is targeted by a mysterious organization when he stops a robbery at S.T.A.R. Labs. The one major change so far is that Virgil and his famil have moved to Metropolis. Other than that, it was great to read that the humor and style of the characters were still in place. This could possibly replace "Action Comics" on the pull list.

Tim's DC new 52 week two thoughts

DC Comics big relaunch event continued this week.

As we've stated before, Stephanie and I are splitting both comics and formats up. We are not getting every issue, but tackling as much as we can.

This week my must-buys were "Detective Comics" and "Animal Man."

Both, as it turns out, are a bit on the horror side.

The entire plot of this issue is basically Batman tracking the Joker down. And seriously, isn't that good enough?

You get a number of scenes showing just how crazy Joker is and on the other side how methodical Batman is. I won't spoil the end, but the last page... man, I could hardly look at it.

The book is written and drawn by Tony Daniel (with additional art by Ryan Wynn) and I must say that I really enjoyed both aspects of his work. There is a four page fight sequence that is beautiful and most of the dialogue is Batman's thought process while he's trying to counter Joker.

Overall the dialogue was great, there were a few lines that made me roll my eyes like this Batman one:

"Forget about it Joker. You can't run. I OWN the night."

But for lines like those there are great exchanges like this:

Gordon: "And Gotham is a hell hole. Always has been. Always will be."

Batman: "Like hell it will."

My question about "Detective Comics" is if it's a prequel like "Action Comics?" Some things like Gordon being younger and the police shooting at Batman look prequel-ish.

But, the first lines of the issue seem to contradict that, where Batman states that the Joker has killed 114 people in the last six years.

Either way, I'm hooked.

One title I took a chance on this week was "Animal Man."

Just as a point of clarification, I never read Grant Morrison's run on the title. My entire Animal Man history is based on his appearances in "Justice League" and various crossovers.

But, I like the concept.

Animal Man is a grounded guy. He's got a great wife, two cool kids and a pretty nifty superpower. You see Animal Man can tap into the abilities of animals. Like in this issue he's getting shot at so he locks into the hide of a rhino. He then taps into a cheetah and gets super speed.

The book starts off in a great and meta way. The first page is a magazine article about Animal Man and when you turn the page it goes to him reading the same magazine in the kitchen.

The issue follows Buddy as he's juggling family life with his new job as an actor and wanting to go out and fight crime. He gets his chance when a grieving father holds kids hostage at a hospital. After saving the day he finds a crazy side effect, blood is pouring out of his eyes.

The end of the book deals with his daughter Maxine manifesting a superpower. And not the good kind of superpower.

I'm talking "straight out of a horror movie" superpower. And a pretty sweet cliffhanger if you ask me.

Writer Jeff Lemire has huge Morrison sized shoes to fill, but gets the character perfectly. You know a book is good when you can care about characters four pages in.

I am not a huge fan of Travel Foreman's art, but I am no art critic. I think his style fits with the horror aspect of the book, which looks like that's where the book is headed in future issues.

DC: Some of the 52 not interested in

To finish off our coverage of the new 52, these are the titles that we have absolutely no interest in buying.

In most cases it's just hard to afford to buy all 52 issues.

I don't want to just flat out bash a book or the writer/artist. I think they are all great and talented people, it's just the overall idea of these books that doesn't make me as excited as with "Green Lantern."

So, let's just get this over with.

Tim:

"Men of War" - A military themed book lead by a man named Rock (as in Sgt?). This unit will apparently be going after super villains.

"O.M.A.C." - The evil Brother Eye... yeah, lost me right there.

"Voodoo" - While I was happy that "Grifter" from WildC.A.T.S. gets into DC, this one doesn't do anything for me.

"I, Vampire" - Vampires, no thanks.

"All-Star Western" - Didn't see the "Jonah Hex" movie and have no interest in a Hex comic.

Stephanie:

"All-Star Western" - See Tim's reasons above.

"Hawk and Dove" - This is more a personal choice as I've just never been a fan of any incarnation of this duo.

"Swamp Thing" - There's a lot of buzz around this title, but it's just not my cup of tea.

"I, Vampire" - I really can't fit anymore vampires into my pop culture schedule.

Stay with us in the coming weeks as review new books when they come out and continue to discuss the progress of the DC relaunch.

DC: 'Justice League' No. 1 review

"Justice League" No. 1 is finally out in stores (and online)!

And I just have to say straight out that I enjoyed every single panel of it.

First off, the book starts off five years in the past where the heroes are meeting for the first time.

So in this issue we have Green Lantern and Batman meeting/arguing/teaming up against an alien threat. The dialogue between the two is spot on.

Yes, we are getting a lot of information that we've known before (who the Green Lanterns are, Batman is just a man) but a majority of people getting this issue might not be up to speed like the rest of us nerds.

That exchange also provides a great moment where Batman just figures out how to de-ring Green Lantern.

We get a quick glimpse of pre-cyborg Cyborg, so also safe to assume this arc will detail how he becomes a hero. You also get bonus points for finding the strange woman from the end of "Flashpoint" No. 5 in the Cyborg scene.

The end of the book has Batman and GL finding Superman, who knocks Hal Jordan out and a last page teaser says next issue "Batman vs. Superman."

The art in the book is perhaps the best thing I've ever seen. Jim Lee was born to draw this comic and he really solidifies the title (I gave him) of the best comic artist ever.

A lot of fans might be turned off by this re-telling of origins and first meet-ups, but like with other projects, I have faith in writer Geoff Johns. And let's face it geeks, DC wasn't making a ton of money off just us. They need to grow, grab and appeal to new readers.

Us longtime comic readers, like with the comic companies, have to adapt alongside them. If the comic industry dies, we ALL lose.

Plus, Batman is my favorite character. In sixth grade I even had Batman shoes!

This "version" of Batman isn't drastically different, it's the same old Batman we all love. He de-ringed Green Lantern for God's sake!

And what great exchange with that:

Green Lantern: "You won't do that again."

Batman: "Not unless I want to."

My advice for any angry fans? Just wait. It will all pay off.

For everyone else? Hold on because it's going to be an awesome ride.

DC's new 52: A retailer's perspective

To get a different opinion on DC's unprecedented relaunch, we spoke to Chris Brady, co-owner of 4 Color Fantasies in Rancho Cucamonga, about what how the big event is affecting him and his customers.

DC: 'Flashpoint' No. 5 review

The final issue of the "Flashpoint" mini-series arrived in stores today.

And in a lot of ways it's not an end to "Flashpoint," but a bridge to the DC new 52 universe.

Spoiler are ahead so fair warning.

In the span of the first four issues of "Flashpoint" and all of the tie-ins it was heavily implied that the Reverse Flash was the villain of the series. It was his fault all this happened and Barry Allen had to stop him.

In a swerve move that would make a "Lost" fan clap, the true "villain" emerged...

Allen, the Flash!

In his previous attempt to go back in time and save his mother from getting murdered, he inadvertently caused the entire "Flashpoint" universe to happen.

To fix everything he travels back in time to the point where he was about to save his mother and stops himself.

He is then caught in between... somewhere... and sees three different time streams. A mysterious stranger says that long ago history was shattered into three timelines to weaken the world for "their impending arrival."

Allen can fix everything, but at a cost.

What the cost is and who is about to arrive is unknown. I smell a crossover event next summer.

I'm fine with all these new things and changes because I have a certain level of patience. I know Geoff Johns has a plan and I'm cool with letting him stretch.

Though, I can see where people might be a bit upset about "Flashpoint." Yes, they made a huge deal about finding Superman and he shows up at the last possible second, kills a character and is in the comic for about a page and a half.

There is a moment at the end, which I won't spoil, that is worth the full price of the comic and then some. I love the way Johns wrote this particular scene and it will be a crowd favorite for sure.

DC: Buying 'Justice League' No. 1 online

One of the big points of the DC relaunch was the ability to buy comics online the same day they are out in stores.

That is a huge step forward, especially for people no where near a comic store.

This also opens up comics to a heck of a lot more people. Especially people with tablets and iPads.

Stephanie and I decided that she would buy the new "Justice League" No. 1 in the comic store (4 Color Fantasies btw) and I would buy it online just to see how it works.

In our video interview with 4 Color Fantasies co-owner Chris Brady (to be posted soon) a brand new fact came to light.

If you go to your comic store's website and they have a link to the online comics, they get paid for that! I was, in some ways, leery of buying my comics online because it felt like I was taking money away from the shop I would normally go to.

Here's the main reason I want to buy comics online: I can get them on my lunch half hour, read them and be back to work. Boom. Nothing else.

Thankfully my online DC Comics purchases are going to a shop that truly deserves them.

Here are some videos I made showing how easy it was to get "Justice League" No. 1 online:

DC new 52: On the bubble

Now that Tim and I have discussed our must haves from the DC relaunch, it's time to talk about the comics that are on the bubble. These are the titles that we're interested in but not sure that we just have to have them.

Stephanie:

1. "Nightwing"-This was on Tim's must have list and it's on my maybe list for the same reasons. I'm really interested to see how they transition Dick Grayson back to Nightwing after being Batman. For me this one is very close to being a must have.
2. "Static Shock"-I've always enjoyed the world that Static Shock lives in. Superhero universes aren't usually that diverse so seeing a story full of minorities was cool. In the relaunch, Static is moving to New York to make him more integrated with the rest of the DC universe.
3. "Justice League International"-Booster Gold and Batman working together, leading a team of superheroes. It sounds like an awesome '80s sitcom, and a book that could be highly entertaining.
4. "Fury of Firestorm"-Though Firestorm isn't a story I've had any previous interest in, I'll read almost anything Gail Simone writes. I'd like to see where she takes these characters.
5. "Batman & Robin"-This choice will probably surprise Tim because my dislike of Damian Wayne is well documented, but I'm really interested to see how Peter J. Tomasi writes the father/son relationship between Bruce and Damian. The clashes should offer a new take on an old character.

Tim:
The reasons these are on my maybe list is because I basically can't buy every 52 issues. These are the top of the list for digital ones that drop in price later on and if I have a few extra dollars laying around.

1. "Batgirl" - Much like with "Nightwing," I am curious how we are going to see Barbara Gordon get from crippled back to Batgirl. Plus, I agree with Stephanie, anything Gail Simone writes turns to gold. Can we get a new 52 "Secret Six" next?
2. "Aquaman" - The character has been kicking butt since coming back in "Blackest Night," plus Geoff Johns is writing and Ivan Reis is illustrating? Score.
3. "Grifter" - An odd duck choice for sure. I have fond memories of reading "WildC.A.T.S." years ago and always thought Grifter was a cool character. Introducing him to the DC Universe is going to be cool, especially with any Batman interactions.
4. "Justice League Dark" - Great cast of characters including Deadman, John Constantine and Zatanna. Plus, having Peter Milligan writing isn't shabby either.

DC Comics new 52 top choices

DC's realunch of 52 of its most popular titles is about to roll out. With that in mind Tim and I decided to list the books we're most excited about adding to our collections.

Stephanie

1. "Action Comics"-Grant Morrison is one of the most prolific comic writers working today. His ability to build a story, especially origins. His take on Superman's well known history should be extremely interesting. It doesn't hurt that Rags Morales is doing the artwork for this book either.
2. "Justice League"-It's no secret that we're big fans of Geoff Johns, so the idea of he and Jim Lee teaming up to tell the story of Earth's greatest heroes is irreistable, "Justice League" is also the headlining series for the relaunch, therefore it's a must have.
3. "Batgirl"-Gail Simone is my favorite comic book writer. No one does emotional storytelling like her. Simone's talent combined with the return of Barbara Gordon as Batgirl will make for a truly compelling book.
4. "Green Arrow"-Though it may not be the most talked about title, I've always had a soft spot for Green Arrow and can't wait to see where JT Krul takes the character.
5. "Wonder Woman"-Despite DC's inability to get a movie made, she's still the best female superhero ever. Rebooting her story gives the company a chance to give the Amazonian warrior back her place as one of the big three.

Tim

1. The "Green Lantern" books. The cool thing about the relaunch is that certain books are essentially keeping their current storylines intact. I've been emotionally invested in the "Green Lantern" universe for years, so it's going to be great to see the storylines stick around. Especially with Sinestro as Earth's new Lantern and Kyle leading a team of the different colored corps.
2. "Justice League" obviously.
3. "Justice League International." Booster Gold leading a JL team with Guy Gardner and Batman? Sold!
4. "Nightwing." I am really interested to see how they transition Dick Grayson from Batman back to Nightwing. And with a new outfit.

Stick with us as we'll also talk about books we're on the fence about and books that we won't be getting at all. We'll also have reviews of "Flashpoint" No. 5 and the new "Justice League" No. 1 come Wednesday.